Thompson Lake
Thompson Lake is a stone dam located in Oxford County, Maine, built in 1800. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Thompson Lake
The primary purpose of Thompson Lake is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Oxford (local government). It impounds the Thompson Lake.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 35 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4,224 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 29,980 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 46 square miles. Completed in 1800, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/24/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| River/Stream | Thompson Lake |
| Coordinates | 44.13167, -70.49500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29,980 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29,980 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,224 acres |
| Drainage Area | 46 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Oxford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ME00016 |
| Federal ID | ME00016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |